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10 mins
Total Time:10 mins
Total Time:
Servings:1
Servings:
1
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1mediumbanana, sliced½avocado, pitted and sliced2teaspoonshoney5-6 ice cubes⅔cupunsweetened vanilla coconut milk or almond milk
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Ingredients
1mediumbanana, sliced
½avocado, pitted and sliced
2teaspoonshoney
5-6 ice cubes
⅔cupunsweetened vanilla coconut milk or almond milk
Directions
Add banana, avocado, honey, ice cubes and coconut milk (or almond milk) to a blender. Blend on medium-low speed, using the tamper as necessary, until well combined.
Increase speed to medium-high and blend until very smooth.
Equipment
Blender
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhile bananas are high in sugar, the sugar is natural and is a great source of energy. In this recipe, the banana is paired with avocado, a healthy fat source. This combination helps keep blood sugar steady. Bothbananasandavocadosprovide a wealth of nutrients and have been linked to disease reduction.For people who cannot consume dairy products,plant-based beveragescan be a great replacement. Coconut milk and almond milk are often fortified with vitamins B12 and D to boost their nutrition. Both are also high in calcium. It’s important to note that unless fortified with it, coconut and almond milks lack protein. To boost the protein content in this recipe, you could add a scoop of your favoriteprotein powder.For a thicker texture, freeze your banana slices to make it more of an ice cream-style smoothie. To freeze bananas for smoothies, peel and slice bananas, then spread the banana slices out in a single layer on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Make sure the banana slices are not touching each other so they don’t stick together when they freeze. Place the baking sheet in the freezer until the banana slices are frozen. Transfer the frozen banana slices to an airtight, freezer-safe container or bag. Label and date the bag before placing it in the freezer. For the best quality, plan to use frozen banana slices within two months of freezing.Use half of the avocado for the smoothie and store the rest for another recipe. To store the remaining avocado, leave it in the skin and keep the pit intact if you can. The skin and the pit block oxygen from reaching the flesh, limiting how much is exposed and will inevitably turn brown. To help preserve the rest of it, place plastic wrap directly on the flesh so there’s no chance of air getting to it and store it in the fridge. It should stay green for at least two days.This recipe easily doubles to make two servings. Make the doubled recipe at once and serve immediately. To make it in advance, pour into Mason jars with tight-fitting lids. Store in the freezer. The night before serving, transfer the jars to the fridge to thaw.
Frequently Asked Questions
While bananas are high in sugar, the sugar is natural and is a great source of energy. In this recipe, the banana is paired with avocado, a healthy fat source. This combination helps keep blood sugar steady. Bothbananasandavocadosprovide a wealth of nutrients and have been linked to disease reduction.
For people who cannot consume dairy products,plant-based beveragescan be a great replacement. Coconut milk and almond milk are often fortified with vitamins B12 and D to boost their nutrition. Both are also high in calcium. It’s important to note that unless fortified with it, coconut and almond milks lack protein. To boost the protein content in this recipe, you could add a scoop of your favoriteprotein powder.
For a thicker texture, freeze your banana slices to make it more of an ice cream-style smoothie. To freeze bananas for smoothies, peel and slice bananas, then spread the banana slices out in a single layer on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Make sure the banana slices are not touching each other so they don’t stick together when they freeze. Place the baking sheet in the freezer until the banana slices are frozen. Transfer the frozen banana slices to an airtight, freezer-safe container or bag. Label and date the bag before placing it in the freezer. For the best quality, plan to use frozen banana slices within two months of freezing.
Use half of the avocado for the smoothie and store the rest for another recipe. To store the remaining avocado, leave it in the skin and keep the pit intact if you can. The skin and the pit block oxygen from reaching the flesh, limiting how much is exposed and will inevitably turn brown. To help preserve the rest of it, place plastic wrap directly on the flesh so there’s no chance of air getting to it and store it in the fridge. It should stay green for at least two days.
This recipe easily doubles to make two servings. Make the doubled recipe at once and serve immediately. To make it in advance, pour into Mason jars with tight-fitting lids. Store in the freezer. The night before serving, transfer the jars to the fridge to thaw.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2021
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)338Calories18gFat48gCarbs3gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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